CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Tristar Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $1,357
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Tristar Summit Medical Center is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,357. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,357

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,357 (1526%)

Insurance Median: $137 (154%)

Cash: $1,357 (1526% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (154% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $41	25%
Humana	$33 - $882	37%
Aetna	$49 - $678	55%
United	$84 - $610	94%
Cigna	$89 - $1,085	100%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$250	281%
Apex Health	$258	290%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$258	290%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$258	290%
Centurion	$559	629%
Bgfh Singlesource	$678 - $1,153	763%
Multiplan	$882	992%
Employers Health Network	$950	1068%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,017	1144%
Compsych	$1,085	1220%
Beech Street	$1,194	1343%
Prime Health	$1,194	1343%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,357.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Tristar Summit Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73610.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.